Arizona Loop
The missus and I took RedCruiser up the 288 from Lake Roosevelt northwest of Globe, AZ on Monday and returned today (Wed). The road is called the Desert to the Tall Pines Hwy but it's only paved part way. No particular challenge for RedCruiser but breathtaking scenery nonetheless. Sorry, no pics of that leg of the trip.
We stayed in a friend's cabin and while there took Black Canyon Rd south through more beautiful pine-covered mountain lands. Many side trails lead to semi-challenging conditions. Took several. Made our way down to Black Canyon Lake and around back to the 260 to Heber area and the cabin.
Next day sauntered over to Show Low for lunch and then completed the loop by taking the 77 down through the Fort Apache Indian Reservation back to Globe and home to Gilbert. Great trip. Lots of miles. Moderate and very fun 'wheeling. Went alone so didn't want to stress RedCruiser too much.
As it was my Mickey Mouse battery hold-down contraption let loose on the trail and a wire from the positive post to some electrical doohickey let go. Took me a few minutes to figure out why the engine just up and died on the trail. Once I found it, convinced the battery to go back where it belonged, twisted the torn wires back together, and applied a bunch of heavy tie wraps to the bat, all was well. Gotta fix that bat box.
Enjoy the pix.
They're a teeny bit large so may take a couple secs to appear.
Best Always,
Michael
Just off the Black Canyon Road (graded dirt):
A short ways off the BC Rd on a side trail:
Above the Salt River Canyon RedCruiser and the Missus take a break:
Looking down on the Salt River at the bottom of the canyon probably 800 feet down.
The missus and I took RedCruiser up the 288 from Lake Roosevelt northwest of Globe, AZ on Monday and returned today (Wed). The road is called the Desert to the Tall Pines Hwy but it's only paved part way. No particular challenge for RedCruiser but breathtaking scenery nonetheless. Sorry, no pics of that leg of the trip.
We stayed in a friend's cabin and while there took Black Canyon Rd south through more beautiful pine-covered mountain lands. Many side trails lead to semi-challenging conditions. Took several. Made our way down to Black Canyon Lake and around back to the 260 to Heber area and the cabin.
Next day sauntered over to Show Low for lunch and then completed the loop by taking the 77 down through the Fort Apache Indian Reservation back to Globe and home to Gilbert. Great trip. Lots of miles. Moderate and very fun 'wheeling. Went alone so didn't want to stress RedCruiser too much.
As it was my Mickey Mouse battery hold-down contraption let loose on the trail and a wire from the positive post to some electrical doohickey let go. Took me a few minutes to figure out why the engine just up and died on the trail. Once I found it, convinced the battery to go back where it belonged, twisted the torn wires back together, and applied a bunch of heavy tie wraps to the bat, all was well. Gotta fix that bat box.
Enjoy the pix.
They're a teeny bit large so may take a couple secs to appear.Best Always,
Michael
Just off the Black Canyon Road (graded dirt):
A short ways off the BC Rd on a side trail:
Above the Salt River Canyon RedCruiser and the Missus take a break:
Looking down on the Salt River at the bottom of the canyon probably 800 feet down.
Bwaaaaa ha ha ha
